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New Brain Tumor Clinical Trials: April – October 2024 It can be hard to keep track of new clinical trial opportunities opening across the United States. There are many clinical trials actively enrolling patients. This report provides a summary of the studies that have recently opened or started recruiting since our last report for patients with a primary brain tumor. Follow the hyperlink for […] November 7, 2024

Introducing Caregiver Support Conversations: Meet Co-Facilitators Liz Piña and Kelly Theberge This National Family Caregivers Month, the National Brain Tumor Society launched a new monthly support group called Caregiver Support Conversations, where care partners can talk about the feelings and emotions accompanying any aspect of the brain tumor experience in a welcoming space. Volunteer co-facilitators Liz Piña and Kelly Theberge host this support group for caregivers […] November 6, 2024

Q&A with a Pathologist (Part Two): Keith Ligon, MD, PhD The team at the National Brain Tumor Society interviewed Keith Ligon, MD, PhD, in part one of our series to help explain pathology and biomarker testing as part of NBTS’s MyTumorID campaign. NBTS launched the MyTumorID campaign this year to educate and empower patients and care partners to make informed decisions about biomarker testing and clinical […] October 7, 2024

How to Fundraise Through Sports for the Brain Tumor Community Sports have the unique ability to unite people, creating a sense of camaraderie, teamwork, and shared purpose in a community that few other activities can match. Whether it’s a friendly softball tournament, a basketball game, or a pickleball match, sporting events offer a unique way to rally family, friends, and the greater community to fundraise […] October 4, 2024

Tattoo Therapy: Stories of Getting Inked After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis Tattoos often carry deep personal meaning, and for people living with brain tumors, they can serve as powerful symbols of strength and resilience. In this post, we’re sharing 15 stories from members of the brain tumor community about their tattoos — their significance, the emotions behind them, and the journeys they represent. Whether it’s a […] October 3, 2024